The Government of Thailand has banned the use of sunscreens containing chemicals in all marine national parks in the country to contain coral-damaging chemicals.
- Sunscreens and other such cosmetics and chemicals affect corals and the fragile marine environment.
- The Thai Department of Conservation said four ingredients commonly found in sun creams were shown to destroy coral larvae, obstruct coral reproduction and cause reef bleaching.
- Anyone flouting the ban can be fined up to 100,000 baht.
- Similar bans have been introduced by the Pacific island of Palau and the US state of Hawaii.
